Deadlock in Korea: Canadians at War, 1950-1953
by Ted Barris
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Between 1950 and 1953, nearly 30,000 Canadian volunteers joined the effort to contain communist incursions into South Korea and support the fledgling United Nations. All the services were there and all served with distinction. The Royal Canadian Navy led a daring rescue of troops from the port of Chinnampo in 1950; members of the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry won the highest US battle honour at Kap'yong in April 1951; the Vandoos turned the tide at Hill 355; and twice - at Hill show more 355 in October 1952 and Hill 187 in May 1953 - members of the Royal Canadian Regiment held firm agains show lessTags
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Barris' background in journalism is very evident in this volume as it is very readable. He has spent hours interviewing Canadian veterans of the Korean War in order to share their many anecdotes he includes with us.
As he did in his previous book, Behind the Glory, he again criticizes the Canadian Government for its poor treatment of Canadian Veterans. Many Korean Vets receive little or no support for the treatment of their injuries whether mental or physical. The only way a National Memorial to their efforts was built was after the Vets financed themselves. They also had to encourage municipalities across Canada to add Korea to their War memorials.
This is another wonderful addition to Canada's military history by someone who is show more passionate about telling us about it and who is able to do so whether via the written word or in public lectures. show less
As he did in his previous book, Behind the Glory, he again criticizes the Canadian Government for its poor treatment of Canadian Veterans. Many Korean Vets receive little or no support for the treatment of their injuries whether mental or physical. The only way a National Memorial to their efforts was built was after the Vets financed themselves. They also had to encourage municipalities across Canada to add Korea to their War memorials.
This is another wonderful addition to Canada's military history by someone who is show more passionate about telling us about it and who is able to do so whether via the written word or in public lectures. show less
A biography of Canada's participation in the Korean conflict. Well researched and well written.
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Ted Barris is an author, journalist and broadcaster. He is a full-time professor of journalism at Centennial College in Toronto. He has written more than fifteen non-fiction books including Victory at Vimy: Canada Comes of Age, April 9-12, 1917; Juno: Canadians at D-Day June 6, 1944; and The Great Escape: A Canadian Story. (Bowker Author Biography)
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